Job Description

First Federation Trust, a Multi Academy Trust of 29 primary schools across Devon and West Dorset is seeking to appoint three part time Finance Officers, each to work 22.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year.

The posts can be based at either our Blackpool Office (TQ12 6JB) or our Axminster Office (EX13 5EB).

These three posts are new and pivotal roles within First Federation Trust's Finance team. The Finance Officers will support a group of schools providing financial support, insight and challenge. The Finance Officer is a member of the Operational Finance Team within the Trust's central Finance Function.

They will work to ensure that the funding available is maximised and controlled and school budgets are correctly set, monitored and managed through pro-active partnering with the schools' administrators and Heads. Ultimately the Finance Officer assists Schools Heads and wider colleagues in delivering the best education possible to our pupils.

You will be a finance professional or administrator with an analytical mindset and ability to understand and interpret financial and other data.

Key responsibilities include:

Provide regular Management Reports to the school Administrators, Heads and Directors within your remit to assist the schools with key decision making Monitor and oversee the agreed budget for each of the schools within your remit Identify and inform the Senior Finance Officer and Director of Finance of the causes of significant variance and take prompt corrective action Assist the Senior Finance Officer and Director of Finance with the preparation of the annual budgets and forecasts for each of the schools within your remit Ensure the schools within your remit, and where applicable the Trust, receives value for money. Proactively implement the Trust's policies and procedures Oversee the systems and procedures for financial transactions ensuring they are recorded and reported accurately
If you are interested in these posts, we encourage early application. As part of our shortlisting process, you will be asked to attend an initial video call and complete an online test prior to interview.

Applications should be received by 21st October at 9pm - interviews will be held on Thursday 23rd / Friday 24th October.

The First Federation Trust is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our child protection policy can be found on the Trust's website. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance. All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 15,964.00-17,628.00 per year

Expected hours: 22.5 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Health & wellbeing programme
Work Location: In person